In the first half the Knights took advantage of two interceptions and turned them into touchdowns for a 13-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Coto, who has now thrown for 35 touchdown passes this season, found Valdivia for two scores, the first coming with 1:13 left in the opening quarter. Valdivia (7 catches for 71 yards), who has caught 14 touchdown passes, broke a couple of tackles and scored for the 7-0 lead. The extra-point attempt, however, was wide.

The second touchdown came after an interception by senior defensive back Sonny Gonzalez at midfield.

Arroyo, which won its only CIF title in 1986, drove the ball 50 yards on 11 plays for the 13-0 lead when Valdivia caught the ball with his fingertips just off the ground at the 5-yard line and scored.

Schurr, which finished second in the Almont League, managed only 65 yards of offense before a 61-yard fake punt turned into a touchdown.

Sophomore running back Noah Quintero took the direct snap and broke several tackles down the sideline for the touchdown to make it 13-7 with 1:33 remaining in the half.

Coto threw his third touchdown pass on Arroyo’s first possession of the second half to a Nico Lozano, who had an impressive three steps on his defender for a 50-yard reception that gave Arroyo a 21-7 advantage.

Arroyo fumbled a punt and Schurr senior defensive back Ruben Guzman recovered the ball at the Arroyo 18. Four plays later, Perez ran the ball in for a 9-yard touchdown that brought Schurr within a touchdown at 21-14.

Arroyo added another score when Amezcua scored on a 75-yard after a late fumble recovery.